Tease Me (Chaka Demus & Pliers song)

"Tease Me" is a 1993 song by Jamaican reggae duo Chaka Demus & Pliers, released as the first single from their fourth album, Tease Me. It was a top-20 hit in at least six countries, peaking at No. 3 in the UK and No. 5 in Australia and the Netherlands.

"Tease Me"
Single by Chaka Demus & Pliers
from the album Tease Me
Released1993
GenreReggae
Length3:41
LabelMango
Songwriter(s)John Taylor, Everton Bonner, Joseph Bonner, Lloyd "Gitsy" Willis, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare
Producer(s)Sly & Robbie
Chaka Demus & Pliers singles chronology
"Mr Mention"
(1993)		 "Tease Me"
(1993)		 "She Don't Let Nobody"
(1993)
Music video
"Tease Me" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Leave it to this savvy duo to find a different route for its pop-drenched reggae attitude. Hip-shaking staccato beats are prominent in an arrangement of loopy horns and playful vocals. In its original form, this bright and sunny tune will breathe fresh air into any station it graces."[1] Music writer James Masterton noted in his weekly UK chart commentary, "Latest ragga hit to come out of nowhere is this one. From the Shabba Ranks school of mellow laidback dancehall it makes a startling debut."[2] Brad Beatnik from Music Week's RM Dance Update commented, "The waves caused by Shaggy and this duo's previous hit 'Murder She Wrote' should make this a surefire crossover hit. Its sparse rhythm and chugging chorus will make it irresistible on the floor."[3] Another editor, James Hamilton described it as "deceptively fast mid-Sixties ska sample based crooning and toasting bouncy light cool reggae breeze".[4]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single. It depicts the duo performing prancing around in a busy African city. Other scenes show them driving around in a red car or performing on the beach. Female dancers follow the duo. In between, there is footage of different people and scenes of the daily life in the city.[5]

Charts and certifications

References
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